Clinical Research Coordinator III (Hybrid)

About the role

This role follows a hybrid work schedule; however, we can only consider applicants who will be able to commute to our Los Angeles work location a few times per week. If hired you must reside in the commutable area.

Responsibilities

• Independent study coordination including screening of potential patients for protocol eligibility, presenting non-medical trial concepts and details to the patients, and participating in the informed consent process.
• Scheduling of patients for research visits and procedures.
• In collaboration with the physician and other medical personnel, documents thoroughly on Case Report Forms (CRFs) the following; changes in patient condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug.
• Maintains accurate source documents related to all research procedures.
• Responsible for accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting including timely response to sponsor queries.
• Schedules and participates in monitoring and auditing activities.
• Responsible for compiling and reporting on each study including information related to protocol activity, accrual data, workload, and other research information; present this information at regular research staff meetings.
• Notifies direct supervisor about concerns regarding data quality and study conduct.
• Works closely with a regulatory coordinator or directly with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to submit Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, protocol deviations, and Safety Letters in accordance with local and federal guidelines.
• May involve other regulatory / Institutional Review Board duties, budgeting duties, and assisting with patient research billing and reconciliation.
• Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board.
• Maintains research practices using Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law.
• Works with Training and Education Coordinator to ensure all staff is properly trained and certified.
• Participate in centralized activities such as auditing, Standard Operating Procedure development, etc.
• Plans and coordinates strategies for increasing patient enrollment, and/or improving clinical research efficiency.
• Identify quality and performance improvement opportunities and collaborate with staff in the development of action plans to improve quality.
• Identifies new research opportunities and presents to investigators.
• Supervises other research staff.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED required.
• 4+ years of clinical research–related experience
• Preferred: Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Sociology, or a related field preferred.